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  Himachal Pradesh, the “Land of the Gods,” is rich in vibrant culture and time-honored traditions. Its people wear colorful, hand‑woven garments —like Pahari caps, Kullu and Kinnauri shawls, and embroidered scarves—that reflect tribal artistry and mountain heritage. One of the most famous cultural expressions is the Nati folk dance , often performed at weddings and fairs. Nati holds a Guinness World Record as the largest folk dance due to the thousands who join in harmony, wearing traditional dress and dancing to the beat of dhol and damau drums. Festivals are celebrated with great energy. At Kullu Dussehra , villagers and visitors participate in a week-long fair where deities are paraded in chariots, followed by music, dance, and local rituals.   In Mandi during Shivratri Fair , over 200 deities from nearby temples come together in processions, devotional songs, and temple feasts. Other celebrated rituals include Minjar Mela in Chamba, marking the maize harvest with colo...

Jayesh Vishnu parab

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  The Three Main Ranges of the Indian Himalayas 1. Greater Himalaya (Himadri or Inner Himalayas) This is the northernmost and highest section, with peaks averaging around 6,000 m and many over 8,000 m, including Kangchenjunga, India’s highest Himalayan peak. It includes large glaciers like Gangotri and Satopanth, and serves as the birth place for rivers such as the Ganga and Yamuna. 2. Middle Himalaya (Himachal or Lesser Himalayas) Situated just south of the Greater Himalayas, this range’s elevation ranges between 3,700 m and 4,500 m, and it is about 50 km wide. It includes the Pir Panjal, Dhauladhar, and Mahabharat ranges. Famous hill stations such as Shimla, Manali, Mussoorie, Nainital, Darjeeling, and Almora are found here. 3. Outer Himalaya (Shivalik or Sub-Himalayas) These are the foothills of the Himalayas, rising up to about 1,300 m, and stretching from Jammu to Assam. Between the Shivaliks and Middle Himalaya lie longitudinal valleys called Duns, like Dehradun, Kotli Dun, a...